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Overview
The distance between Delhi and Katra is about 634 kilometres which can take around 10 hours of driving or more. With public transportation, the journey duration can be longer, especially with trains which can take around 12 to 15 hours long. For a long while, pilgrims of Katra had to reach Jammu first, before the creation of the Katra's very own railway station. On July 2014, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station was opened to the public and made way for an easier transportation means of reaching the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra. For those wondering about the ticket rates from Delhi to Katra via train, this guide would help you learn more about that.
Delhi to Katra Trains
| Train Name | Departure Time (Station) | Arrival Time | Schedule | Journey Duration (Halts) |
| Shri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22461 | 17:30 (New Delhi) | 5:10 | Daily | 11 Hours and 40 Minutes (6) |
| Uttar Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 12445 | 20:50 (New Delhi) | 8:40 | Daily | 11 Hours and 50 Minutes (9) |
| Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12475 | 4:50 (New Delhi) | 17:10 | Thursday | 12 Hours and 20 Minutes (8) |
| Jamnagar Katra Sindhu SF Express Train No. 12477 | 4:50 (New Delhi) | 17:10 | Wednesday | 12 Hours and 20 Minutes (8) |
| Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12473 | 4:50 (New Delhi) | 17:10 | Sunday | 12 Hours and 20 Minutes (8) |
| Swaraj Express Train No. 12471 | 4:50 (New Delhi) | 17:10 | Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday | 12 Hours and 20 Minutes (8) |
| Yesvantpur SVDK Suvidha Express Train No. 82651 | 7:50 (New Delhi) | 20:25 | Monday | 12 Hours and 35 Minutes (3) |
| Anand Vihar SVDK SF Special Train No. 04401 | 22:20 (Anand Vihar) | 13:00 | Monday and Friday | 14 Hours and 40 Minutes (11) |
| Jammu Mail Train No. 14033 | 20:10 (Old Delhi Junction) | 11:05 | Daily | 14 Hours and 55 Minutes (30) |
| Andaman Express Train No. 16031 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Tuesday, Friday and Saturday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (26) |
| Himsagar Express Train No. 16317 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Monday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (26) |
| Tirunelveli SVDK Express Train No. 16787 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Monday and Thursday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (25) |
| Jabalpur Katra Express Train No. 11449 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Wednesday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (17) |
| Navyug Express Train No. 16687 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Thursday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (24) |
| Kota Katra Weekly Express Train No. 19803 | 00:10 (New Delhi) | 15:20 | Sunday | 15 Hours and 10 Minutes (19) |
A total of 15 trains run directly between Delhi and Katra and the table above depicts which are these trains. They are arranged accordingly, from the trains with the least travel duration and until the train with longest journey duration. As you can see, the Shri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22461 has the shortest journey duration at 11 hours and 40 minutes. Also included in the table are their departure times, departure stations, arrival time, schedule and journey duration with the number of halts along the way.
Delhi to Katra Trains Ticket Prices
| Train Name | 1A | 2A | 3A | SL | General |
| Shri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22461 | Rs. 2,400 | Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 1,005 | - | - |
| Uttar Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 12445 | Rs. 2,400 | Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 1,005 | Rs. 385 | Rs. 215 |
| Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12475 | - | Rs. 1,425 | - | Rs. 385 | Rs. 215 |
| Jamnagar Katra Sindhu SF Express Train No. 12477 | - | Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 1,005 | Rs. 385 | Rs. 215 |
| Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12473 | - | Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 1,005 | Rs. 385 | Rs. 215 |
| Swaraj Express Train No. 12471 | - | - | Rs. 1,005 | - | Rs. 215 |
| Yesvantpur SVDK Suvidha Express Train No. 82651 | - | Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 1,005 | Rs. 385 | - |
| Anand Vihar SVDK SF Special Train No. 04401 | - | - | - | Rs. 480 | Rs. 215 |
| Jammu Mail Train No. 14033 | Rs. 2,325 | Rs. 1,375 | Rs. 960 | Rs. 355 | Rs. 200 |
| Andaman Express Train No. 16031 | - | - | Rs. 975 | Rs. 360 | Rs. 205 |
| Himsagar Express Train No. 16317 | - | - | Rs. 975 | Rs. 205 | - |
| Tirunelveli SVDK Express Train No. 16787 | - | Rs. 1,405 | - | Rs. 360 | Rs. 205 |
| Jabalpur Katra Express Train No. 11449 | - | Rs. 1,405 | Rs. 975 | Rs. 360 | Rs. 205 |
| Navyug Express Train No. 16687 | - | Rs. 1,405 | - | - | Rs. 205 |
| Kota Katra Weekly Express Train No. 19803 | - | - | - | - | Rs. 205 |
The table above depicts the train ticket fares from Delhi to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station. As you can see, for the 1AC ticket, the coast varies between Rs. 2,325 to Rs. 2,400. For the 2AC ticket, it costs between Rs. 1,375 to Rs. 1,425. For the 3AC ticket, it costs between Rs. 960 to Rs. 1,005. For the Sleeper ticket, it costs between Rs. 205 to Rs. 480. For the General ticket, it costs between Rs. 200 to Rs. 215.
Comparison of Train Tickets (Delhi to Katra Versus Delhi to Jammu)
| Train Route | 1A | 2A | 3A | SL | General |
| Delhi to Katra | Rs. 2,325 to Rs. 2,400 | Rs. 1,375 to Rs. 1,425 | Rs. 960 to Rs. 1,005 | Rs. 205 to Rs. 480 | Rs. 200 to Rs. 215 |
| Delhi to Jammu | Rs. 2,120 | Rs. 1,260 | Rs. 880 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 200 |
The table above showcases the different price for tickets for both trains from Delhi to Katra and from Delhi to Jammu. There's not much difference, as you can see, so you can opt for the Delhi to Katra trains instead, since they would take you directly to Katra.
Conclusion
From the guide above, you can easily distinguish the price difference of tickets for Delhi to Katra and for Delhi to Jammu. If your main destination is Katra itself, then it's more convenient and efficient to just choose any of the direct trains from Delhi to Katra. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
Q: How long does the train journey from Delhi to Katra take?
